No time is enough to cover Rajasthan completely but this tour takes you through some of the most important places of Rajasthan. From open air art gallery's to imposing forts to the religious beliefs to romance next to the Aravallis hills - all of this & more will be enough for falling in love with Rajasthan.
Duration : 7 nights / 8 days
Places covered Mandawa, Jaipur, Pushkar, Jodhpur & Udaipur
Tour starts at : Delhi
Tour ends at : Udaipur
Day 01 : Mandawa: A golden start
You are picked up from the Delhi airport / station & we proceed to Mandawa, a town full of havelis with gold paintings & frescoes, these Havelis were once built by wealthy merchants who hailed from this region and proved their mettle all over the world with popular nickname given as "MARWARI. Overnight in Mandawa.
Day 02 : Jaipur: An ethnic experience
We take a half day tour & visit the various haveli's. We reach Jaipur & check into the hotel for some rest, for the evening a spectacular folk dance and music with traditional Rajasthani dinner in a typical rural setting is kept in store for you. Over night at hotel.
Day 03 : Jaipur: An architectural genius, Pink city tour
Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of PINK CITY (the city was colored pink in honour of the visit of the Prince of Wales in 1876). The tour includes visit to the Amber fort on an elephants back, city palace complex & the astronomical tower. Evening free for leisure or shopping and you have also have the option to drive up to Nahargarh fort and take a breathtaking view of sprawling Pink City getting red at sunset.
Day 04 : Pushkar: Temples & Sarovars
We proceed to the holy town Pushkar and explore the spiritual facets of this relaxed town on foot in the evening. We also visit the one and only Brahma Temple. Overnight in Pushkar.
Day 05 : Jodhpur: Magnificent fort, unbelievable past
We depart for Jodhpur. Upon arrival we set out for a half day tour of the city including a detailed exploration of the massive Mehrangarh fort & marble cenotaphs at Jaswant Thada. Remainder of the day at your leisure or for shopping in the local markets.
Day 06 : Ranakpur/ Udaipur: Poetry on marble, glorious sunset
We depart for Ranakpur after a leisurely breakfast. Often regarded as sheer poetry on marble this 15th century Adinath Jain temple is an architectural genius. The profuse & intricate carving on marble resembles lace-work rather than stone carving. One of the other remarkable things about the temple is wonderful play of shadow & light on the nearly 1500 pillars (each of which interestingly displays a different decorative design. We reach Udaipur in time to enjoy a romantic boat ride at the backdrop of a glorious sunset on Lake Pichola. Overnight in Udaipur
Day 07 : Udaipur: Valor & Courage
We take a half day sightseeing trip of this charming princely city visiting the city palace complex, Jagdish temple & the garden of the maids. The remainder of the day for shopping & other personal activities, Udaipur is popular for its tie-and-dye fabrics & miniature paintings. Enjoy a farewell dinner by us. Overnight in Udaipur.
Day 08 : Udaipur
Complete day at leisure till you are dropped to the airport / station for your onward journey.